Journal Published Online: 24 January 2008
Volume 36, Issue 3

Dynamic Characteristics of Different Aspect Ratios of Small Hydraulic Orifices Using a Pressure Square Wave Generator

CODEN: JTEVAB

Abstract

This study examines the dynamic characteristics of different aspect ratios (length/diameter, L/D) of small hydraulic orifices. A homemade pressure square wave generator (PSWG) was employed to excite inlet pressure square waves The responses of time-domain and frequency-domain were measured by piezoelectric pressure sensors and a Spectrum Analyzer. Experimental conditions: At a pressure of 2 MPa, frequency was adjusted by the frequency converter to 200 Hz, orifice diameters range from 0.5 to 2.0 mm and lengths are from 0.5 to 3 mm (aspect ratios from 0.25 to 6). In the wave form of the time-domain response, a square waveform at the inlet of the orifice becomes a triangular waveform after the hydraulic fluid flows through the orifice. The pressure-drop via the orifice results in a delay of pressure increase and decrease. Results show a considerable pressure decay of over 90 % on the large aspect ratio of small orifices. For characteristics of dynamic control, it is necessary to improve hydraulic technology to reach the high precision field.

Author Information

Wu, Y.
Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
Fan, P.
Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
Tsung, T.
Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
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Stock #: JTE101030
ISSN: 0090-3973
DOI: 10.1520/JTE101030